Nation in Focus

February 16, 2013 8:01 PM

A Bryan firefighter walks across the smoking rubble of a Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Two Texas fire lieutenants have died of burns after battling a lodge hall fire, and two are hospitalized, a city official said Saturday. less

A Bryan firefighter walks across the smoking rubble of a Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Two Texas fire lieutenants have died of burns after battling a lodge hall fire, and ... more

Photo: Stuart Villanueva, Associated Press

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Jim McQuillen, education director of the Yurok tribe, visits tribal elder Archie Thompson, 93. McQuillen, who oversees the program to revive the Yurok language, has learned much from elders like Thompson.

Jim McQuillen, education director of the Yurok tribe, visits tribal elder Archie Thompson, 93. McQuillen, who oversees the program to revive the Yurok language, has learned much from elders like Thompson.

Contestants prepare for a dribble race during the All-Star FIT, Walk & Dribble, at Discovery Green, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Houston. The event featured former NBA stars along with a 5k run, a 1k walk and a dribble for kids. less

Contestants prepare for a dribble race during the All-Star FIT, Walk & Dribble, at Discovery Green, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Houston. The event featured former NBA stars along with a 5k run, a 1k walk and a ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Michael Marquis gives a hand to Morgan Hearns after she crossed the finish line of the annual Bi Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Both are from Huntersville, N.C.

Michael Marquis gives a hand to Morgan Hearns after she crossed the finish line of the annual Bi Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Both are from Huntersville, N.C.

Christopher Larry, Jr., right, reacts to winning a letter bingo game as Joel McCain looks on in their kindergarten classroom at Campbell Hill Elementary in Renton, Wash. Washington is one of two states (the other being Pennsylvania) that doesn't require kids to start their educations until age 8. A bill in the House would lower the mandatory age to 6, but would exempt home-schoolers, who wouldn't fall under the state's instructional supervision until age 8. less

Christopher Larry, Jr., right, reacts to winning a letter bingo game as Joel McCain looks on in their kindergarten classroom at Campbell Hill Elementary in Renton, Wash. Washington is one of two states (the ... more

One of the three processions is underway at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach in the consecration ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

One of the three processions is underway at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach in the consecration ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Photo: Janet Blackmon Morgan, Associated Press

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An operations committee launches beach balls into the air with a parachute during the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon at the Bryce Events Center in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Dancers started the 46-hour fundraiser on Friday. The event, known as Thon, raises money to help families that are battling pediatric cancer. Last year's event raised $10 million. less

An operations committee launches beach balls into the air with a parachute during the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon at the Bryce Events Center in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, February ... more

Photo: Abby Drey, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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People walk as snow falls in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Saturday, February 16, 2013.

People walk as snow falls in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Saturday, February 16, 2013.

Photo: Ethan Hyman, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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Fans gather at Pier 39 and wave Italian flags to greet the arrival of the Maserati on Saturday, Feb. 16. The yacht broke a world record by sailing around the Cape Horn from New York to San Francisco in 47 days.

Fans gather at Pier 39 and wave Italian flags to greet the arrival of the Maserati on Saturday, Feb. 16. The yacht broke a world record by sailing around the Cape Horn from New York to San Francisco in 47 days.

A Bryan firefighter walks across the smoking rubble of a Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Two Texas fire lieutenants have died of burns after battling a lodge hall fire, and two are hospitalized, a city official said Saturday. less

A Bryan firefighter walks across the smoking rubble of a Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. Two Texas fire lieutenants have died of burns after battling a lodge hall fire, and ... more